Property description

A stunning elevated detached 18th Century Welsh vernacular cottage (recently extended) overlooking Caernarfon Castle, the Menai Straits, Anglesey and towards Ireland. Widely claimed to have been the home of John Evans of Waunfawr who went to America seeking Welsh speaking Indians and who was the first to map the Missouri River. Set in almost an acre and originally several cottages plus an attached barn, the property has been sympathetically modernised and extended to include 5 bedrooms (1 en-suite), a crog loft, large kitchen/diner, a large family bathroom and a 26ft lounge with panoramic coastal and mountain views through almost 360 degrees. Along with several very useful outbuildings, Hafod Oleu offers a sizeable block built tack room and stable with running hot/cold water, an electricity supply as well as a paddock of just under half an acre with roadside gated access. The property is perfectly situated to enjoy hacking over the local mountains to Llanberis, Rhostryfan, Erw and Caernarfon. There are several very well respected equestrian schools locally that offer expertise in classical dressage and other disciplines along with active local riding clubs that run frequent clinics and shed sessions. In addition, there are many beaches in Gwynedd and Anglesey that are perfectly suited for riding and are within only a short driving distance.

The accommodation in more detail comprising -

Stable door opening into the -

Kitchen/Diner - 17' 8'' x 15' 8'' (5.38m x 4.77m)
Two timber double glazed windows (front aspect - view), double glazed window (rear aspect), two overhead 'Velux' windows, high apex ceiling with exposed purlins and five modern dimmable chandeliers, feature fireplace containing a living flame propane gas log stove, slate flag flooring to the dining area, space for a dining table, radiator. Custom built fitted pine kitchen comprising range of pine work surfaces, double 'Belfast sink' with a brass mono tap, hand painted fired earth tiled splash back, pine base and wall units, under pelmet lighting, 4 ring 'Logik' ceramic hob, built-in 'Beko' fan assisted oven, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dish washer, space for a tumble drier, timber flooring to the slightly raised kitchen area. Door and steps down to the -

Side Hall
Slate tiled floor, radiator, fixed stair ladder to the -

Crog Loft - 10' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.05m x 2.44m) Approximate
Restricted head room to part, small sky light, exposed A frame and purlins.

Lounge - 26' 0'' x 17' 0'' (7.92m x 5.18m)
A quite magnificent quadruple aspect room, high apex ceiling with inset effect lighting and two modern chandeliers, argon gas filled double glazed timber windows to all aspects showing stunning coastal/mountain views, triple opening doors to the front garden. Feature fireplace with an inset slate lintel containing a propane gas living flame coal stove. Slate tiled flooring, Tv point, dimmer switch, radiator.

Bedroom One - 18' 5'' x 14' 8'' (5.61m x 4.47m) Maximum
Double glazed timber window (rear aspect), double outer side doors to the decked balcony - wonderful views, radiator, door to the -

En-suite Bathroom
Window (side aspect), white suite comprising 'Jacuzzi' bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush Wc, slate tiled floor, extractor fan, wall mirror with light, ladder style radiator, 2 wall light points, towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 11' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.45m x 3.35m)
Two timber double glazed windows (front aspect), high apex ceiling with exposed A frame and purlins, radiator. The crog loft is accessible via this bedroom although the fixed ladder access is via the side hall.

Bedroom Three - 10' 7'' x 6' 7'' (3.22m x 2.01m)
Double glazed timber window (front aspect), beamed ceiling, radiator.

Bedroom Four - 11' 8'' x 11' 8'' (3.55m x 3.55m) Maximum
This room is presently used as a Study/Sewing Room. Double glazed timber window (front aspect - view), feature fireplace containing a multi-fuel stove, slate tiled flooring, exposed purlins, radiator.

Bedroom Five - 9' 9'' x 9' 5'' (2.97m x 2.87m)
Double glazed timber window (side aspect), high apex ceiling with exposed ridge beam, radiator.

Family Bathroom
Double glazed timber window (rear aspect), white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush Wc, separate shower cubicle with a multi jet power shower. Mirror with light, extractor fan, stainless steel ladder style radiator/towel rail. Slate tiled flooring, high apex ceiling with exposed purlins, airing cupboard containing the oil fired combi boiler (serves the hot water and central heating), slatted shelving.

Outside
Grounds extending to approximately an acre being mainly laid to grass with a paddock approaching half an acre together with a block built tack room and stable. Established trees, shrubs and hedging, Pergola, store and a further integral storage area under the lounge extension measuring approximately 17'3\" x 8'8\", in addition, there is a timber garden shed and a chicken coop. Behind the property, (accessed from the kitchen and side path), there is a small private courtyard which is overlooked by bedroom 5. The parking area is fenced and provides space for one vehicle, beyond which the modern oil storage tank and propane bottles are located. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THE GROUNDS CURRENTLY INCLUDE A PADDOCK, THE PADDOCK AREA CAN EASILY BE RE-INSTATED BACK INTO LAWNED GARDENS IF SO REQUIRED.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Heating - Oil fired central heating. Propane gas serves two stoves.Bt connection (Telephone).

Council Tax
Band C

Tenure
Freehold - Purchaser's solicitor to make there own enquiries.

Location
Waunfawr is a reasonably sized village and community on the outskirts of the Snowdonia National Park. Waunfawr railway station on the Welsh Highland railway between Caernarfon and Porthmadog adjoins the Snowdonia Park Brew pub and Inn at the southern end of the village. This inn has in recent times won awards for its beers and was voted best pub in the region in 2012. There is a well regarded primary school within the village and a very useful convenience store in neighbouring Caeathro approx 2 miles distance. The Waunfawr landscape is stunning with the surrounding mountains Mynydd Mawr and Moel Elio being very prominent, an ideal area for pony trekking, rambling, mountain climbing, cycling and canoeing. The historic castle town of Caernarfon is within a short drive (approx 4 miles) and the harbour town of Porthmadog is within approx 18 miles.

Directions
From Caernarfon, head south on the A4085 (Waunfawr Road), continue for approx 3 miles and on entering the village, turn left (by Snowdonia Fire Protection) and proceed along this straight country lane to a cross roads, continue over the cross roads up the hill and after passing over the cattle grid, Hafod Oleu is located after a few hundred yards on the right hand side.